'The Boys' Season 4: Why Valorie Curry's Firecracker is exactly what we needed
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In 'The Boys' Season 4, new characters join the story early on, and one of them stands out. As the series heads towards its final season, we meet fresh faces in both The Seven after Queen Maeve and Starlight leave, and among their opponents.
Notable new characters include Colin, who becomes romantically involved with Frenchie, and Joe Kessler, an old friend of Butcher's.
One character shines in the early episodes of 'The Boys' Season 4. While Homelander and Butcher continue their intense stories, this newcomer brings a different energy to the season. A
As the plot thickens, having characters who bring humor and surprise becomes more important, even if they have a darker side to them.
Why Valorie Curry's Firecracker is a much-needed addition to 'The Boys' Season 4
Valorie Curry's character, Firecracker, stands out in 'The Boys' Season 4 for being entertaining and engaging. She joins The Seven as a Supe, chosen by Sister Sage for her energetic personality.
Before joining Vought, Firecracker runs a popular podcast where she talks about controversial ideas, gathering a large following.
At events like Truth-Con, Firecracker's influence is clear, and Sister Sage uses this to help Vought. Despite her past conflicts with Starlight, Firecracker eagerly works against The Boys, even though she doesn't fully believe in the things she says.
Valorie Curry's acting brings Firecracker to life, balancing humor with a bit of unease. Her expressions and words make Firecracker a memorable character in every scene she appears in.
'The Boys' paints Firecracker as more detestable than Homalander
In 'The Boys', Firecracker is almost as interesting as Homelander, but she's harder to like. Homelander is like the classic superhero who feels lonely and misunderstood.
He's not someone you'd meet in real life. Firecracker feels more real because she doesn't show off her powers much.
Firecracker's real strength is in how she tricks people and uses different ways to spread her messages. Many people can see similarities between her and real politicians or media personalities.
Her way of being bad seems more human than Homelander's, making her one of the most believable members of The Seven.
The fact that she doesn't fully believe what she says makes her even scarier. Despite her past with Starlight, Firecracker's vengeful actions don't make viewers feel sorry for her.
Firecracker might be the best character of 'The Boys' Season 4
Homelander is known for his intense and violent actions in 'The Boys', and Butcher adds his own unpredictable edge. Viewers are used to their behavior, even with 'The Boys' Season 4 pushing Homelander's quest for Supe supremacy further.
Firecracker, however, is a different story. She's the most unpredictable and interesting character of Season 4, keeping everyone guessing about what she'll do next.
In 'The Boys' Season 4, Episode 4, this becomes clear. First, Firecracker surprises everyone with how she reacts to Butcher and MM's blackmail attempt. Then, she stirs things up by making Starlight's medical records public.
Using her religious beliefs as a defense, she avoids facing consequences, showing just how clever she can be. Her plan works, proving she's capable of surprising moves.
It's obvious Firecracker isn't done shaking things up in 'The Boys'Sseason 4. At the very least, she keeps the show exciting and unpredictable.
'The Boys' Season 4 trailer
5 episodes of 'The Boys' are now streaming on Prime Video